Simon Mulligan
Senior Reporter
Simon Mulligan is a senior reporter primarily covering news for the St Helens Star and Leigh Journal with a decade of experience in local and regional journalism. Simon works on news stories for the publications' online and print platforms, reporting on general news and covering topics including crime, court, human interest stories, business stories, planning developments and more. He has significant experience in covering cases at Liverpool Crown Court and has played a key role in the growth of the news titles' digital platforms. Simon is also adept at covering sport, particularly rugby league. Simon began working for the publications in July 2014 after having done a placement while studying for his NCTJ qualification, in which he achieved the Gold Standard. Simon became a senior reporter in 2016, following the completion of his NQJ qualification, and is also an English graduate from the University of Liverpool.
Simon Mulligan is a senior reporter primarily covering news for the St Helens Star and Leigh Journal with a decade of experience in local and regional journalism. Simon works on news stories for the publications' online and print platforms, reporting on general news and covering topics including crime, court, human interest stories, business stories, planning developments and more. He has significant experience in covering cases at Liverpool Crown Court and has played a key role in the growth of the news titles' digital platforms. Simon is also adept at covering sport, particularly rugby league. Simon began working for the publications in July 2014 after having done a placement while studying for his NCTJ qualification, in which he achieved the Gold Standard. Simon became a senior reporter in 2016, following the completion of his NQJ qualification, and is also an English graduate from the University of Liverpool.
Latest articles from Simon Mulligan
Plans in for 5G mast near petrol station
PLANS have been put forward to install a 5G mast near to a petrol station.
Plans for amendments to approved drive-thru units at Linkway West approved
PLANS seeking amendments to the approved drive-thru units for the final phase of a leisure and retail site have been approved.
'The best day' held in memory of brave Dan whose smile 'lit up a room'
A FUNDRAISING day was held in memory of a much-loved son, brother and uncle whose smile always “lit up the room”.
Community Noticeboard Community events taking place in St Helens
HERE is a look at community events coming up in St Helens.
Two arrested after police called to disturbance at house
Police in St Helens confirmed to the Star they took two people into custody following an incident in Haydock on Wednesday, May 1.
Omega developer denies 'lip service' claims after bid to allow logistics use at unit
DEVELOPERS have denied claims they paid “lip service” to creating a manufacturing site at one of the Omega units after they sought permission to enable it to be used for logistics.
'Dangerous and violent' rapist jailed after retrial
A "DANGEROUS and violent" rapist who put his victim through the ordeal of a "prolonged" court case has been put behind bars.
Those who lost their lives at workplace honoured by service
THE lives of those who have died in the workplace were commemorated in a service.
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